Must-Visit Wineries In Paso Robles For Red Wine
/Welcome to wine country here on the Central Coast! If you’re looking for the perfect place to begin your search for the best red wine, there’s nowhere better than Paso Robles. Right between the wineries in Edna Valley and Santa Ynez, Paso Robles is an excellent middle ground - giving you the flexibility to branch off into wine tasting in either Edna Valley or Santa Ynez without adding too much travel time. That’s not to say that there isn’t plenty of wineries to visit in just Paso Robles. This region boasts over 200 wineries, many of which are boutique and family-owned. That’s why we’re going to highlight 4 must-visit wineries for reds here in the heart of wine country.
1. Halter Ranch Winery
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and congested freeways to Halter Ranch Winery. They’re perfectly situated high in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, offering the perfect escape from all of the noise. There’s nowhere we’d rather start our wine tasting tour than here. This winery prides itself in creating high-quality Bordeaux and Rhone wines, which are from 100% estate-grown grapes. Their wines have won an vast number of awards ranging from the 2020 Traveler’s Choice Award, TripAdvisor, to the Winery of the Year 2019, Monterey Wine Competition & Central Coast Wine Competition.
Tasting Fee: $35 Per Person – Estate Flight
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2. Tooth & Nail Winery
If you’ve ever wanted to wine and dine like royalty, you’ll want to stop at Tooth & Nail Winery. Also known as Paso Roble’s Castle, this breathtaking retreat offers a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll cross a moat of turquoise waters and can take your wine to the balcony of the castle to catch some incredible sunset views. Enjoy reds as bold, like your inner queen/king. You can even enjoy a flight of all red wines. Many are heads over heels for their Predator wine series which offers various strong, blended reds from Cabernets to Syrahs.
Tasting Fee: $40 Per Person – All Red Tasting
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3. Peachy Canyon Winery
Not a single white wine or rose in sight at this winery! Peachy Canyon Winery is a paradise for red wine enthusiasts. Here the flights are always all reds! Their specialty is Zinfandels, and you won’t find any winery in Paso Robles that can match the quality of their Zinfandels. They also offer a few other handcrafted small-batch Rhone & Bordeaux varietals. Glass in hand, you can explore their “Old School House” tasting room, a historic Old Bethel School House circa 1886.
Did we mention it’s conveniently located right down the road from Tooth & Nail Winery? This means you can taste two local favorites, one right after the other!
Tasting Fee: $15 Per Person
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4. Eberle Winery
Our final must-see winery for red wine is Eberle Winery. Located right next to the now open Sensorio the Field of Lights by Bruce Monroe, this winery is the perfect stop for those on their way to see the dazzling hillside. With their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, you can count on fabulous red wine with every glass.
Tasting Fee: Complimentary | Bottle Purchase Are Encouraged
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Enjoy The Full Paso Robles Experience
With 200+ wineries and only 24 hours in a day, we’re here to help you find the perfect wineries for you and your group. We offer luxurious Paso Robles wine tours, allowing you to enjoy the full Paso Robles experience. With professional, and experienced drivers and vehicles of all sizes (from a luxury sedan to a Limo Bus), you can relax as you cruise through wine country. Our team of travel concierges are standing by to help recommend some of the best wineries in Paso Robles for red wine. You can give them a call to set up a wine tour or learn more at (805) 620-7233, or fill out the form below for a complimentary wine tour quote.